Chris Hovan

Chris Hovan

Hovan with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006
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Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1978-05-12) May 12, 1978 (age 46) Rocky River, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio)
College:	Boston College
NFL draft:	2000 / round: 1 / pick: 25
Career history
As a player:
Minnesota Vikings (2000–2004) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005–2009) St. Louis Rams (2010)
As a coach:
South Florida (S&C) (2011–2012) Tampa Bay Storm (DL) (2013–2015)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pro (2002) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2000) First-team All-American (1999) 3× All-Big East (1997, 1998, 1999)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 408 Sacks: 22.0 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 8 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher James Hovan (born May 12, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of 2000 NFL draft and played for them from 2000 to 2004.

Hovan then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005 to 2009. He was also a member of the St. Louis Rams in 2010 but spent the entire season on injured reserve.